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Legal Glossary | North Carolina Judicial Branch

Find definitions of legal words in an alphabetical list. Alternative Dispute Resolution. Working with a mediator who helps two parties in dispute resolve their ...

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View Justia's free online legal dictionary of thousands of law and business terms used in legal documents and court proceedings.

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: a search for illicit or contraband material (as weapons or drugs) in prisoners' cells that is usually random and warrantless NOTE: In Hudson v. Palmer, 468 ...

Glossary of legal terms - Federal Court of Australia

Glossary of Legal Terms ... To transfer a case before the Court to another date or time. ... A written statement of facts, confirmed by oath or affirmation, which ...

Wex | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute - Law.Cornell.Edu

Welcome to Wex, the LII's freely available legal dictionary and legal encyclopedia. Browse. Browse all Wex legal definitions and entries alphabetically. Search.

Find U.S. Legal Dictionaries | Lillian Goldman Law Library

This dictionary contains over 40,000 definitions of legal terms “based on the actual construction of those terms by courts of last resort, with each case cited ...

Legal Words & Definitions – OWJN

A Mediator helps parties find a solution they both can agree on, but the Mediator does not make a decision for them. Offender. an Accused who pleads guilty to a ...

Commonly Used Legal Terminology - Basic Legal Research

Words and Phrases is a useful source similar to a dictionary. It provides judicial definitions of legal and non-legal terms. Information is ...

Handbook of Legal Terminology - Mississippi Judicial College

However, if the reader desires a precise definition of a term pertaining to a criminal matter or civil action, then please refer to the applicable statute(s) or ...

Legal Definitions Legal Terms Dictionary | USLegal, Inc.

Browse and search US Legal Form's free legal definitions weekly updated database of law terms, definitions and legal terminology.

Legal Dictionaries - Secondary Sources Research Guide

A legal dictionary contains the definitions of legal terms taken from a variety of sources. They are the first place you should look when ...

ENGLISH LEGAL GLOSSARY - Michigan Courts

To find a defendant not guilty in a criminal trial. ACQUITTAL - In criminal law, a finding of not guilty. In contract law, a release, absolution, or discharge ...

Plain Language Law Dictionary - Rocket Lawyer

Convict: Someone who has been found guilty of a crime or misdemeanor; to find an accused guilty. Convincing proof: Proof that is sufficient to establish a ...

Glossary of Legal Terms A - Nebraska Judicial Branch

Regulations made by a court of competent jurisdiction governing the general practice and procedure in all matters coming before the court. S search warrant. An ...

Breaking Down Legal Jargon: Definitions of Common Legal Terms

Detailed Definition. A plaintiff refers to the party who initiates a legal action or lawsuit by filing a complaint in a court of law. In a civil ...

Legal glossary - The Law Society

The law can be complicated and it is often described in technical terminology that many people might find unfamiliar. This glossary provides short definitions ...

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Law.com's Dictionary can be searched in 3 different ways: Search by word or phrase, find all definitions that include a specific term, or browse ...

Glossary of Legal Terms and Phrases - LexisNexis

The use of language in UK law is often changing, and there are also a lot of legal specific terms that you'll need to know. The LexisNexis Legal Glossary ...

Legal Dictionary Links - The Lawphil Project

The FindLaw Legal Dictionary -- free access to over 8260 definitions of legal terms. Search for a definition or browse our legal glossaries. The Free ...

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Legal Dictionary by Farlex gives you free, instant access to more than 14,500 legal terms and over 13,500 audio pronunciations from authoritative sources ...